Programs and additional services
Programs and additional services
The Wellness Center offers a range of programs and challenges to help you reach your health or fitness goal. Each program is seasonal and includes training, nutrition, and much more at a special price. Members also receive a discounted price.
For more information or to register for a program, call the Wellness Center at 504.503.6868.
Programs include:
Your prescription for health
Exercise is Medicine is an initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) focused on encouraging health care providers to include exercise when designing treatment plans for patients The purpose of the program is to partner with physicians to lead patients to understand and act on using regular exercise as a method of treatment for attaining and maintaining health.
3-Month Bundle
Exercise is Medicine is a 12-week exercise and nutrition program at the Wellness Center designed to manage and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, cancer, back pain, heart disease, and obesity.
- $299 paid in full for the 12-week program.
- Participants will only be able to renew in this program once for a cost of $450.
As a participant in Exercise is Medicine (EIM), you will meet one-on-one with a certified Exercise is Medicine® fitness expert for an initial fitness assessment, goal development, and exercise prescription. We’ll report your participation and progress to your physician throughout the duration of the program.
Program includes:
- One 90-minute initial fitness assessment
- One 90-minute initial nutrition consultation
- Two 60-minute fitness re-assessments at weeks six and 12
- One 30-minute follow-up nutrition consultation at week nine
Joint wellness program
When you choose East Jefferson General Hospital for your hip or knee replacement surgery, you receive a free 30-day membership at the Wellness Center. If you decide to start a membership with the Wellness Center after your free month, your initiation fee will be waived.
More than a gym: A supportive community
At the East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center, we’re more than just a gym — we’re a family. Our expert trainers provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs, helping you improve fitness, manage disease, and maximize your recovery and rehabilitation.
Your role in recovery
You’ve made the important decision to reclaim your quality of life. The success of your joint replacement depends heavily on your activity after surgery. Staying active during rehabilitation significantly influences how quickly and fully you regain your health and mobility. Together, we’ll make this your healthiest year yet.
What we offer
Take advantage of our 38,000 square-foot facility featuring:
- Cardiovascular and weight training equipment
- Aquatic area with two pools and a whirlpool
- Multipurpose activity room for group exercise classes
- Indoor cycling studio
- Massage studios
- Men's and women's locker rooms with steam areas
- Raised indoor walking/jogging track